SA 8000 Social Accountability Introduction provides a reading material to SA 8000 requirements This standard driven initiative to implement and create sustainable improvements in social standards in production facilities world wide monitoring system. SA 8000 focuses on monitoring as an ongoing process to improve social standards. It is intended to support suppliers but also retailers, auditing companies and other participants in ensuring compliance with minimum social and environmental standards in their areas of responsibility..

The slide provides precise information and practical solutions regarding what is expected of a supplier company, what requirements they must fulfil and what tasks must be undertaken in the process. It also contains suggestions on how to get additional economic benefits from the necessary changes and also how to request help and support when problems occur.